Background Radiation Definition

noun
Low-intensity, multidimensional microwave radiation present in space: its existence is used to support the validity of the big-bang theory since it is thought to be a remnant of the original explosion.
Webster's New World
Low levels of natural radiation existing on earth as a result of high-energy cosmic rays, the radioactive decay of rock, etc.
Webster's New World
Ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment.
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Other Word Forms of Background Radiation

Noun

Singular:
background radiation
Plural:
background-radiations

Background Radiation Sentence Examples

  • One sees the imprint of these primordial fluctuations as small temperature perturbations in the cosmic microwave background radiation.

  • This " horizon problem " makes it difficult to account for the uniformity of the cosmic background radiation.

  • There are also other relevant links about such topics as nuclear reactors, natural nuclear reactors and background radiation.

  • Finding the powerful quasars responsible for the X-ray background radiation.

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